Blue Dragon Emperor: Lord of Thunder

Chapter 78 Asking for Remuneration
Vinil Gogger and Renn looked at each other, saw Renn nodded to him, and immediately stepped forward across the line of defense built by the carriage, adopting a frank, trusting and respectful attitude.

"Dear True Dragon, thank you for your help in times of crisis. The Principality of Polun is grateful for your kindness. I, Vener Gogg, the current Grand Duke of Polun, extend my highest respect to you."

Vinier took off the crown, held it in front of his chest with his right hand, and bowed deeply to Ron.

Such etiquette is usually only used by the grand dukes and kings of vassal states when facing the emperor of the suzerain empire.

The Principality of Polon is an independent principality, not attached to any country, and Venier Gogger's salute is purely to lower his own status and elevate Long's status.

A human grand duke made such a big gift to him, and Ron felt a little relieved in his heart.

Looking at the blood and wounds on the new Grand Duke's body, as well as his tired but calm and resolute eyes, Ron felt pretty good about him.

At least it looks much stronger than the last candidate for the Grand Duke of Polun who asked him for help, Misev Gogg, who has melted into a puddle of black pulp.

Two real dragons, red and white, flew from not far away and landed on both sides of Ron, like guards guarding the throne, lowered their heads in awe in front of Ron.

Vinier, who maintained his saluting posture, bent down a little more.

Ron said happily: "It's time to get up, human beings. I am very satisfied with your attitude. Next, when you pay the remuneration, I can reduce it a little as appropriate."

Reduction or exemption of remuneration, even if it is just a little, is enough to surprise people when it comes from the mouth of the real dragon.

"Thank you for your kindness and generosity."

Vinier, who got up, bowed slightly and saluted again.

Ron didn't talk to Vinier any more, and turned his head to look at Scar, who commanded the whole battle, and the leaders of the soldiers of various families who were drenched in blood.

"Great master, according to rough statistics, we have wiped out more than 2000 enemy troops, taken about [-] prisoners, and our casualties are nearly a hundred." Dao Scar reported on one knee.

This group of eastern border rebels who fled seemed to be powerful, but in fact there were only two regiments in the army, and the rest were refugees from the eastern border who were coerced by them, and they were mixed with them as civilian husbands and cannon fodder.

Such a chaotic army can fight smoothly, but when it comes to a top-level army like Ron's, if it doesn't collapse at the first touch, it will be regarded as a good management of the army chief.

With nearly a hundred heads looking up at them, the terrifying dragon-veined tauren broke up the formation, and the vicious and bloodthirsty jackals then crazily burrowed in through the tauren's tear. Even real soldiers couldn't bear such a blow. Not to mention those refugees who haven't experienced much fighting, the hideous and terrifying appearance of these monsters is enough to make them lose their fighting spirit.

Ron's family members suffered nearly a hundred casualties, and this still counts minor injuries.

"Seize their armor and weapons, receive their supplies, and distribute the minimum rations, as long as they don't starve to death." Ron said to Scar.

Population is an important resource for development. The population in Long's territory is still too small. These captives can be taken back to reclaim wasteland. At the foot of the Storm Mountain Range, there is plenty of land that can produce food.

Scar retreated in response, and commanded the gnolls and kobolds who were guarding the prisoners separately to collect the prisoners' belongings, and stripped them down to only a piece of clothing to cover their bodies.

Under the fierce and tyrannical gaze of the wolf man, the captives did not resist.

Taking advantage of searching for prisoners and counting the time of seized materials, Ron shook the tip of his tail at Ren, signaling him to approach him.

Ren stepped forward quickly and saluted respectfully: "Lord Long En, long time no see."

It has been more than three months since the royal capital left.

"For humans, it's been a long time." Ron said with a smile, "But for me, it's just a time to sleep."

Originally, they just took advantage of the civil war in Bolun and went to the south to fight against the rebels from the east. They also robbed the supplies of the rebels from the east and kidnapped the refugees they engulfed to save labor for the construction of the territory. Unexpectedly, they rescued the rebels Both moved to the nobles and grand dukes of the southern provinces.

How much are the lives of so many nobles worth?Ron's mouth was about to burst into laughter.

"The lifespan of a human being is only a few tenths of that of a powerful real dragon. Maybe next time you sleep and wake up, I will be buried in the cemetery." Ren also responded with a forced smile.

After chatting for a while, Ron looked at Vinier who had been smiling calmly and standing aside without disturbing Ron and Ren, and his evaluation of him was a little higher in his heart.

Ron raised his head towards the nobles behind the carriage line, and said, "You can still remain calm under such circumstances. Your mentality is much better than those guys."

"Thank you for your compliment."

Ron smiled, and said again: "I hope you can remain so calm after hearing the reward I asked for."

Venier bowed slightly and looked at Long En: "Noble true dragon, you saved the lives of all the nobles in the capital of Bolun, and no matter what reward you ask for in return, it is your legitimate right."

"What if I want the whole Boren?" Ron raised his lips.

Vinier was silent for a few seconds, and said: "If you are interested in the Principality of Polun, I can give up the position of Grand Duke of Polun and manage your country for you as your consul."

If you want the whole of Bolun, the premise is that you can take the whole of Bolun, you have to wipe out the northern rebels and expel the army of the Fasciti Kingdom.

If Ron really has the strength to do this, it doesn't matter if Vinier handed over Boren to him, provided that he can continue to appoint the Consul of Boren.

According to historical records, the few true dragons who entered the human kingdom rarely like to manage secular affairs, and they usually appoint an outstanding human being as their agent.

Not to mention that with the lazy nature of the real dragon, when the environment is right, it can even sleep for decades. In this case, the consul is not much different from the grand duke.

The real dragon is more like a protector who provides shelter to the country and is worshiped by the whole country.

This is no different from signing a contract with a real dragon and exchanging gold coins and treasures for a real dragon to guard the kingdom.

After listening to Vernier's words, Ron's heart was moved for a moment. The greed from the blood of the real dragon made him almost take over this.

But if he really takes over the Principality of Polun now, then there will be no rest in the days to come. Countless countries that covet the land of the Principality of Polun will be able to attack Polun on the grounds of expelling the evil dragon and regaining the human kingdom.

Being a ruler with a real dragon and signing a contract with a real dragon to protect the kingdom are two completely different concepts.

In the final analysis, his own strength is still insufficient. If Ron is a great ancient dragon, let alone a small Principality of Bolun, no one would dare to object to him asking for a continent of Onia.

Ron shook his head and said, "Just kidding, just give me half of the Western Territory."

(End of this chapter)